Two-family conversion on a small Simmons Street lot
Summary
The Pope Street/West Street petition tested whether a 4,187-square-foot lot can carry two principal buildings and seven bedrooms. Neighbors said it would change the character of a small 1850s-era street; the board punted a month for revisions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rehabilitating a long-vacant, condemned-looking property versus the risk of more density on a tiny lot.
The applicant gains a sellable renovated two-family property.
West Street neighbors fear lost privacy, tree loss, parking strain and a changed streetscape.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board of Review - Regular October 2026 Meeting - Oct 26, 2026
A family wants a rear addition so a son can live next to his aging mother, but the request needs a two-family designation on a 2,521-square-foot lot where 10,000 is required. Objectors worry about future density and resale. The board continued the case rather than deny, telling the family to keep exploring ADU-style options.
Zoning Board of Review - Regular August 2026 Meeting - Aug 24, 2026
The Pope Street/West Street petition tested whether a 4,187-square-foot lot can carry two principal buildings and seven bedrooms. Neighbors said it would change the character of a small 1850s-era street; the board punted a month for revisions.
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